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The customs knowledge base of ECC
The European Customs Clearance (ECC) knowledge base offers you clear explanations of customs processes, documents and logistics issues. From import and export regulations to permits and incoterms, here you will find practical articles to help you comply with laws and regulations without hassle.

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Clearing fees

July 27, 2026

Clearing fees

Customs clearance fees are the fees you pay when a package from outside the EU enters the Netherlands. They consist of ...

What is B2C e-commerce?

July 27, 2026

What is B2C e-commerce?

B2C e-commerce stands for business-to-consumer: as a company, you sell directly to individual customers through an online store or platform. ...

Rail Freight in the Fall

July 27, 2026

Rail Freight

Rail freight is growing as an alternative to sea and air freight, especially on the route between China and Europe. The train ...

Road Freight on Dutch Highways

July 27, 2026

Road Freight

Road freight is the most commonly used form of transportation within Europe. A truck delivers door-to-door, without transshipment, and ...

Handling Fee and the 3-Euro Measure

July 27, 2026

Handling fee

The handling fee and the 3-euro measure are often confused with one another, but they are two different measures. ...

Import duties

March 19, 2026

Import duties

Are you importing goods from outside the European Union? Then you will have to deal directly with customs and ...

March 19, 2026

CN code (Combined Nomenclature).

A CN code is the 8-digit commodity code used within the European Union to classify goods. ...

Importing with article 23

March 19, 2026

Article 23

When you import goods from outside the European Union, you immediately face import duties and VAT. ...

Transport document

March 19, 2026

Transport document

Every international transport involves a transport document. This document constitutes not only the contract between the shipper and ...

T2L document

January 22, 2026

T2L document

A T2L document is the customs document you use to prove that goods have Union status. This proof is required ...

December 17, 2025

Export document

An export document is the official export declaration that allows you to legally export goods from the EU. You need it as soon as ...

EAD document

December 17, 2025

EAD document

The EAD document is the Export Accompanying Document that accompanies your goods when they are exported from the EU. After ...